Sir Kenny Dalglish was honoured this week by the University of St Andrews

Sir Kenny Dalglish was spotted showing some of his kicking skills in the university grounds following the ceremony.

King Kenny Dalglish has received an honorary degree from the University of St Andrews.

The former Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic star, 71, was awarded a doctor of laws degree at a ceremony on Tuesday.

Sir Kenny attended the ceremony with his wife Marina (St Andrew University/PA)

He received the honour in recognition of his major contribution to football, charity, and to wider society.

Professor Sharon Ashbrook presented Sir Kenny with his degree and, in her address, said it was for his charitable work and for his “selfless and unwavering support for the families and communities” following the Hillsborough disaster in 1989.

He was manager of Liverpool at the time.

Sir Kenny, otherwise known as King Kenny, joined more than 5,000 students for the university’s first in-person graduation celebrations since 2019.

He demonstrated some of his famous football skills to graduates, staff and students in St Salvator’s Quad following the ceremony.

Sir Kenny joined students who missed out on in-person graduations in 2020 for the celebrations (St Andrews University/PA)

The former striker earned a record 102 full caps for the Scotland national team, scoring 30 goals – along with 167 goals for Celtic and 172 for Liverpool.

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